In the 2W Market, Hero MotoCorp maintained its leadership position in CY 2025 by dispatching 57.5 lakh units, finishing ahead of TVS Motor Company, a scale that quietly shaped the market as the year finished.
domestic two-wheeler market movement stood out to me first, and from closely following industry trends, domestic demand in calendar year 2025 crossed the 2 crore sales threshold, as SIAM data showed volumes reaching crore units with a 5 per cent improvement over twelve months of the previous year, a shift that felt gradual but meaningful while tracking real-world showroom activity.
From what I have seen on the ground, overseas markets clearly played a decisive role in shaping the year outcome, even as progress showed the industry continues to operate below its historic high of 2.1 crore units achieved in 2018, because while domestic demand strengthened, Two-wheeler exports posted appreciable growth of 24.2 per cent, reaching an all-time peak of 49.4 lakh, a shift that stood out clearly when tracking market movement closely.
From what I’ve closely observed, South Asia came into focus first, but the volume surge was clearly attributed to renewed demand in African markets, where steady buying interest and a clear revival in global motorcycle consumption shaped momentum, and during the recently concluded calendar year, Hero MotoCorp maintained its leadership position by dispatching 57.5 lakh units, while Growth remained modest at 2 per cent for the brand, however, this balance of scale and restraint defined the market tone.
Shifts Beneath the Surface
Watching trends closely, Consumer demand patterns in 2025 stood out first, as rural markets stayed stable while cities became clear growth contributors, and within this shift Scooter sales in urban centres moved ahead of motorcycles, supported by rising disposable incomes and better financing options, even as TVS Motor Company delivered the fastest expansion among major players, growing volumes by 15.7 per cent to 39.8 lakh units, a pace that stood out clearly from my market tracking experience.
Looking at the second half of the year first, I noticed how Policy measures began shaping sentiment, as better affordability driven by GST 2.0 tax reduction, income relief, and multiple repo rate reductions supported buyers across segments, and these factors, along with an auspicious festive season in metropolitan regions, helped support retail demand, while discussions on the 2026 CY now point to an expected influx of new launches that could further influence the market.
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Momentum Building Quietly
From what I’ve seen tracking the space, the emphasis on exports is now at an all-time high across industries, especially passenger vehicle and two-wheeler segments, and this shift is creating momentum for more products to be introduced with global standards locally, while at the same time India is seeing a growing appetite for adventure motorcycles and expanding entry-level volume segments, which together form the basis for consistent retail figures through the year, shaping how demand and scale are evolving.
